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SENATE BILL NO. 35
BY SENATORS THOMPSON, LONG, NEVERS, RISER, SMITH AND WALSWORTH
AND REPRESENTATIVES BURFORD, HENRY BURNS, CHANEY,
GISCLAIR, GUILLORY, GUINN, HAZEL, HOWARD, LEBAS,
LITTLE, MILLS, RITCHIE AND THIBAUT
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 3:1(5), relative to agriculture definitions; to provide for the definition of2
sustainable agriculture; and to provide for related matters.3
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:4
Section 1. R.S. 3:1(5) is hereby enacted to read as follows: 5
ยง1. Terms defined 6
As used in this Title, the terms defined in this Section have the meanings7
herein given to them, except where the context expressly indicates otherwise:8
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(5) "Sustainable" or "sustainable agriculture" means science-based10
practices, including the use of technology, which lead to broad outcome-based11
performance improvements to meet the needs of present and future generations12
while advancing environmental, social and economic goals and the well-being13
of agricultural producers and rural communities. Critical outcomes to consider14
shall include increasing agricultural productivity, improving human health15
through access to safe, nutritious and affordable food, and enhancing16
agricultural and surrounding environments, including water, soil and air17
quality.18
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not19
signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature20
by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If21
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vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become1
effective on the day following such approval.2
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: